

The Scathing Atheist
Puzzle in a Thunderstorm, LLC
A weekly look at religion and the stupidity that breeds it. Hosts Noah Lugeons, Heath Enwright, and Eli Bosnick delve into theistic attempts to intrude on the secular world in an unflinching expose on just how juvenile the whole god thing is.
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May 10, 2018 • 60min
273: Cultural A-Pope-Riation Edition
In this week’s episode, Iowa redefines abortion to mean felching, Sarah Palin gets appointed to be National Secretary of All the Newspapers--wait, no, it's even dumber than that, and Bryce Blankenagel will be here and probably regret it.
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Guest Links:
To check out the Sunday Stoic podcast, click here: https://sundaystoic.wordpress.com/
To hear more from Bryce, click here: http://www.nakedmormonismpodcast.com/index.html
Headlines:
Iowa Heartbeat Bill:
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/05/05/608738116/iowa-bans-most-abortions-as-governor-signs-heartbeat-bill
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/iowa-s-new-six-week-heartbeat-abortion-bill-blatant-attempt-ncna871561
Trump signs EO creating even more dangerous version of White House religious advisor panel: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/03/trumps-new-faith-based-office-is-another-chance-to-reward-the-religious-right/
Study finds link between religious fundamentalism and falling for fake news: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/04/researchers-find-link-between-religious-fundamentalism-and-falling-for-fake-news/
Woman Accused of Trying to Steal Babies Says She Was Just Giving Them Bibles
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/26/woman-accused-of-trying-to-steal-babies-says-she-was-just-giving-them-bibles/
Mass grave of kids found in Peru where they were sacrificed to make God stop all the raining: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/30/thanks-to-el-nino-it-rained-so-much-140-children-were-massacred-to-make-it-stop/
Anti-LGBTQ march gets sad little turnout of assholes: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/05/tens-of-people-show-up-at-christian-groups-anti-lgbtq-freedom-march/
Atheists are all coke-drinking video game addicts: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/07/this-angry-young-preacher-says-atheists-are-all-coke-drinking-video-game-addicts/ and the scientists are hiding the truth about the sun and the moon: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/08/angry-young-preacher-scientists-are-hiding-the-truth-about-the-sun-and-moon/
Liberty Counsel Lawyer says Satan is behind sex ed programs in public schools: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/20/liberty-counsel-lawyer-satan-is-behind-public-school-sex-ed-programs/
Trump appointing Dr. Oz to council on health and nutrition: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/04/trump-is-appointing-tv-quack-dr-oz-to-a-health-post-in-his-administration/
Edna skit story: https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/met-gala-catholic-cultural-appropriation-celebrity-12897708.php

May 3, 2018 • 60min
272: Pell Freezes Over Edition
In this week’s episode, my pug gets really good at Blackjack, Australia gives Cardinal Pell a timeout in the corner to think about all the kid-raping, and Mark and Dan will be here for some DIY Heathenism.
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Guest Links:
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Headlines:
Pell to face criminal charges: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/cardinal-george-pell-will-face-trial-on-historical-sex-offense-charges/2018/05/01/76adb5a8-4cf1-11e8-af46-b1d6dc0d9bfe
Bryan Fischer is glad the not gay House Chaplain was fired because he's gay: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/30/bryan-fischer-im-glad-the-house-chaplain-was-fired-because-hes-gay-hes-not/
Buying likes on Facebook is now haram: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/18/buying-facebook-likes-is-now-against-islamic-law-but-child-marriage-still-isnt/
Anti-Vaxxer Crowd Expands Its Fears to Fido, Sees Non-Existent Autism in Dogs
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/27/anti-vaxxer-crowd-expands-its-fears-to-fido-sees-non-existent-autism-in-dogs/
This Week in Misogyny:
Southern baptist leader encouraged abused women to pray and avoid divorce: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2018/04/29/southern-baptist-leader-pushes-back-after-comments-leak-urging-abused-women-to-pray-and-avoid-divorce/
Crisis Pregnancy Centers in NC Are Spending Tax Dollars on Christian Propaganda
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/27/crisis-pregnancy-centers-in-nc-are-spending-tax-dollars-on-christian-propaganda/
Modesty ponchos: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/prom-night-dress-code-modesty-poncho-michigan-divine-child-high-school-a8331466.html

Apr 26, 2018 • 60min
271: SPLC Ya Later Edition
In this week’s episode, Ken ham’s ark park see less footraffic than your mom, we find a great new reason to ejaculate on a wall (your mom), and Lee Strobel will prove that the New Testament is the New Testament.
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Guest Links:
To check out the Encyclopedia Dumb-erica, click here: http://www.encyclopediadumberica.com/index.php/Encyclopedia_Dumberica
Headlines:
SPLC gets rid of its anti-Muslim Extremist list: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/19/the-splc-has-removed-its-controversial-page-listing-anti-muslim-extremists/
Stanford study does NOT show that religious kids do best in school: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/19/a-stanford-study-does-not-show-that-the-most-religious-kids-do-best-in-school/
Appeals court rules that pastor was allowed to use unpaid labor at his restaurant: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/20/appeals-court-pastor-didnt-break-law-when-using-unpaid-labor-at-restaurant/
Ark Encounter numbers are heinous: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/21/ark-encounters-latest-attendance-numbers-are-ken-hams-nightmare/
Christian magic school students are doing stupid stuff:
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/20/students-at-christian-hogwarts-suck-graves-and-try-to-walk-through-walls/
This Week in Misogyny:
Christian blogger’s fashion advice to not be a harlot: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/21/christian-blogger-if-you-dont-dress-in-a-godly-way-you-must-be-a-harlot/
Hasidic sect sees rapist rabbi as god: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/20/hasidic-sect-sees-rapist-rabbi-as-god-believers-allow-him-to-do-anything/
Woman turns down Pakistani man’s marriage proposal; he sets her on fire: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/24/a-woman-turned-down-a-pakistani-mans-marriage-proposal-he-set-her-on-fire/

Apr 19, 2018 • 60min
270: Trouble with God Edition
In this week’s episode, the Mormons introduce the world to their black friend, we learn on InfoWars that Alex Jones invented the clitoris in 1988, and Chris Matheson will be here to suggest the bible, koran, and book of mormon might just be bullshit.
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Guest Links:
To pre-order a copy of Chris’s new book “The Trouble with God: A Divine Comedy about Judgement (and Misjudgement)”, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Trouble-God-Divine-Judgment-Misjudgment-ebook/dp/B07BTPWKDS/ref=sr12?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1524000056&sr=1-2
To check out Crazy Zach’s YouTube channel, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7jw-8dGW13Q6YWszHnAWbQ
Headlines:
David Silverman removed from AA due to accusations of misconduct: https://www.buzzfeed.com/peteraldhous/david-silverman-atheist-fired-sexual-misconduct?utm_term=.la1wXxnGK#.kb2doO6NE
Pope releases pamphlet about how Satan is definitely real: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/13/speak-of-the-devil-new-pope-document-references-satan-more-than-a-dozen-times/
PA psychic gets charged with "illegal fortune-telling":
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/09/pa-psychic-scammer-didnt-foresee-criminal-charges-for-illegal-fortunetelling/
Rapture is coming on April 23rd: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/12/the-rapture-is-april-23-says-man-whose-2017-rapture-predictions-never-came-true/
Mormons pick their first non-white apostle: http://www.newsweek.com/mormons-non-white-apostles-pick-opinion-878223
Alex Jones has been getting stalked by Satan's fuck minions since high school:
http://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/alex-jones-claims-attractive-women-tried-to-date-him-in-high-school-to-convert-him-to-satanism/
This Week in Misogyny:
FGM in India: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/mar/06/study-reveals-fgm-india-female-genital-mutilation
Saudi women fighting against male guardianship: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/mar/28/saudi-arabia-women-strive-to-bring-male-guardians-to-a-twitter-end

Apr 12, 2018 • 60min
269: 2 for 69ing Edition
In this week’s episode, God’s dead at the box office, Coach Dave gets a handjob from a dude while thinking about a goat, and perfect word of god will be back to not make any fucking sense.
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Headlines:Common thread among Christians who voted for Trump is BEING CRAZY PEOPLE: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/researchers-discover-common-thread-between-evangelicals-who-voted-for-trumpus5abbd15ae4b04a59a313c5eaGod’s Not Dead 3 Was a Box Office Disasterhttp://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/02/gods-not-dead-3-was-a-box-office-disaster/#WMbulMEbE6gKESqOChristian Author: We Must Avoid Vaccines Since the Bible Never Mentions Themhttp://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/05/christian-author-we-must-avoid-vaccines-since-the-bible-never-mentions-them/#dhXrJEzbdsX33RedMegachurch Pastor: Jesus Visited Me But “I Never Saw the Front of His Face”http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/04/megachurch-pastor-jesus-visited-me-but-i-never-saw-the-front-of-his-face/#CLdE2pQfcsHthMydTo Save Jesus, Audience Member Attacks Roman Soldier in Passion Playhttp://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/02/to-save-jesus-audience-member-attacks-roman-soldier-in-passion-play/#vbUS5TSowGcgClSlLiberty U. to Student Journalist: Don’t Write About Progressive Christian Eventhttp://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/08/liberty-u-to-student-journalist-dont-write-about-progressive-christian-event/#Moc0I3lHickXXDTz And Liberty U. Head Threatens to Arrest Christian Critic If He Steps Foot on Campushttp://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/07/liberty-u-head-threatens-to-arrest-christian-critic-if-he-steps-foot-on-campus/#tExJRZYHQqCP7KkoTelevangelist: With God’s Help, I Brought a Dead Ant Back to Life http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/04/televangelist-with-gods-help-i-brought-a-dead-ant-back-to-life/#vVteWBS4JPEPrOwyCoach Dave: You Shouldn’t Touch Yourself Because It’s Totally Gayhttp://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/31/christian-right-activist-you-shouldnt-touch-yourself-because-its-totally-gay/#MXxM613zP00B4Gs3.99
This Week in Misogyny:Uganda newspaper apologizes for “wine for sex abuse stories” contest: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-43587253?intlinkfromurl=http://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cjnwl8q4gxwt/womens-rights&link_location=live-reporting-storyLt gov candidate says women should be put to death for abortionshttp://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/04/idaho-lt-gov-candidate-says-women-should-be-put-to-death-for-abortions/Trump’s Bible study teacher: Women can’t lead in family or church: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/04/08/trumps-white-house-bible-study-teacher-women-cant-lead-in-marriage-or-church/

Apr 5, 2018 • 60min
268: AA Okay Edition
In this week’s episode, we catch us on all the news we missed while we were looking for one single human being in the entire state of Oklahoma. Seriously. Never had to look both ways to cross the street. I mean, we still did, but we never had to.
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Headlines:
Hearing begins in Pell case: https://www.religionnews.com/2018/03/04/cardinal-pell-facing-australian-court-on-sex-abuse-charges/
Utah Governor calls for entire state to pray away the dry weather: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/03/utahs-gop-governor-calls-for-statewide-prayer-in-response-to-dry-weather/
Read more at OK Gubernatorial Candidate: I’ll Ban Abortion and Ignore Judges Who Say I Can’t
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/09/ok-gubernatorial-candidate-ill-ban-abortion-and-ignore-judges-who-say-i-cant/
Letter from Gandhi about his opinion on Christianity sells for $50K: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/letter-gandhi-christianity-sold-50000us5a9d64f6e4b089ec353d4e26
Followup: Canadian judge rules that foster parents don’t have to lie about easter bunny/Santa: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/08/judge-foster-parents-dont-have-to-pretend-the-easter-bunny-and-santa-are-real/
Kevin Swanson worries Shape of Water will lead to species threatening fish sex: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/09/christian-pastor-the-shape-of-waters-sexual-depravity-will-destroy-america/

Mar 29, 2018 • 60min
267: Host with the Most Edition
In this week’s episode, we discuss Trump’s crayon-panned trans ban, we learn that your firearms are useless against killer swarms of bee-sting acupuncturists, and Noah will do battle with eucharists, because when it comes to hosts, there can be only one.
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Headlines:
Trump White House Avoids Calling Austin Bomber, a Devout Christian, a Terrorist (lead?)
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/21/trump-white-house-avoids-calling-austin-bomber-a-devout-christian-a-terrorist
Kevin Swanson blames Austin bombing on Superhero movies: http://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/kevin-swanson-blames-austin-bombings-on-superhero-movies/
Leaders of Dangerous “Macrobiotic” Diet Cult Accused of Using Members as Slaves
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/24/leaders-of-dangerous-macrobiotic-diet-cult-accused-of-using-members-as-slaves
Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Bill Requiring Public Schools to Post “In God We Trust”
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/22/tennessee-lawmakers-pass-bill-requiring-public-schools-to-post-in-god-we-trust
Focus on the Family only supports happy gay conversion therapy: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/22/christian-group-dont-say-we-support-gay-conversion-therapy-even-though-we-do/
Head of Christian College: When You See LGBTQ, “Replace Those Letters With ISIS”
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/20/head-of-christian-college-when-you-see-lgbtq-replace-those-letters-with-isis
Trump’s trans military ban guided by Christian hate group leaders: http://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/anti-lgbtq-activists-reportedly-helped-guide-new-pentagon-policy-on-trans-service-members/
Man Who Vandalized Buddhist Monastery Says God Sent Him to Destroy “False Idols”
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/20/man-who-vandalized-buddhist-monastery-says-god-sent-him-to-destroy-false-idols
Woman Dies Due to Gwyneth Paltrow-Endorsed Bee Sting Acupuncture Treatment
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/21/woman-dies-due-to-gwyneth-paltrow-endorsed-bee-sting-acupuncture-treatment
This Week in Misogyny:
OH republicans propose bill giving death penalty to abortion doctor: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/23/ohio-republicans-propose-bill-to-punish-abortion-doctors-with-the-death-penalty/
Christian School Bans Girl from Prom Due to Small Mesh Cutouts on Side of Dress
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/23/christian-school-bans-girl-from-prom-due-to-small-mesh-cutouts-on-side-of-dress/#jq8mQiMtaJ18E1yV.99
Girl scout cookies = abortion and sexual promiscuity: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/22/christian-right-group-girl-scout-cookies-fund-abortion-and-sexual-promiscuity/

Mar 22, 2018 • 60min
266: Biblepiece Edition
In this week’s episode, The Olten Enterprise will print all the news that fits into a vagina, a comedian holds up a mirror during a set at a Catholic university and they're forced to blur it out, and Old Testament god will get even less likeable.
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Headlines:A Bunch of Religious People Think Stephen Hawking Is Currently Burning in Hell: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/14/a-bunch-of-religious-people-think-stephen-hawking-is-currently-burning-in-hell/#GSgEX4Igi0q3ryfO.99Christian Website Editor: “Stephen Hawking Was Kept Alive By Demonic Forces”: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/19/christian-website-editor-stephen-hawking-was-kept-alive-by-demonic-forces/#3bbDFlhUQtHf971E.99Texas Paper Erases Son’s Husband from Mom’s Obituary: It’s “Contrary to God’s Word”Read more at http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/16/tx-paper-erases-sons-husband-from-moms-obituary-its-contrary-to-gods-word/#3gpQ6Yu2w1boPTw2.99Kansas City Royals hold anti-porn seminar for their players: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/royals/2018/03/08/kansas-city-royals-anti-pornography-seminar-players-spring-training/407295002/Tony Perkins: Liberals Are Using Trump’s Affair to “Shame” Evangelical Voters: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/15/tony-perkins-liberals-are-using-trumps-affair-to-shame-evangelical-voters/#ToIYlJOUHkaM6iLK.99Jesus Taught Me How to Play Soprano Saxophone While I Was Dead, Says Christian: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/15/jesus-taught-me-how-to-play-soprano-saxophone-while-i-was-dead-says-christian/#O1gEyXBRqsYfB8Gi.99Kentucky House Passes Prayer Bill (Because Actually Helping People Is Too Hard): http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/16/kentucky-house-passes-prayer-bill-because-actually-helping-people-is-too-hard/#0l0oildOH1L3Vgki.99
This Week in Misogyny:Indian prof sparks outrage with melon-breast comparison: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-43471457Alabama lawmaker doesn’t want school teachers armed, because they’re ladies: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/education/wp/2018/03/18/schools-shouldnt-arm-staff-because-theyre-full-of-lady-teachers-alabama-lawmaker-says/?utm_term=.fc013f75627d

Mar 15, 2018 • 60min
265: Respect my Authoritie Edition
In this week’s episode, Kim Davis becomes the first person to write a book she can’t read, the reputation of United Airlines takes another hit after God gets dragged off a flight kicking and screaming, and Jesus will turn out to be way realer than Alexander the Great.
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Headlines:
Kim Davis releases her book:
http://www.kentucky.com/living/article204315339.html
Mike Pompeo to take over as Secretary of State: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/progressivesecularhumanist/2018/03/trump-taps-pompeo-dangerous-christian-extremist-secretary-state/
Mike Cernovich Says Social Media Censorship Is A ‘Warm-Up’ For Christian Persecution
http://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/mike-cernovich-says-social-media-censorship-is-a-warm-up-for-christian-persecution/
TN pastor defends “take an inmate to church” day: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/11/pastor-defends-prison-inmates-visiting-church-service-even-jesus-was-arrested/
Woman claiming to be god restrained from opening cabin door on airplane: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/07/woman-claiming-to-be-god-restrained-after-trying-to-open-cabin-door/
This Week in Misogyny:
Iranian woman gets two years in prison for publicly removing hijab: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/08/iranian-woman-gets-two-years-in-prison-for-publicly-removing-her-hijab/
Mormons resign in mass over election of female mayor: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/10/election-of-female-mayor-spurs-mass-resignations-in-polygamous-mormon-town/
Former Irish president: The Catholic Church is an ‘empire of misogyny’: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/12/former-president-of-ireland-the-catholic-church-is-an-empire-of-misogyny/

Mar 8, 2018 • 60min
264: Strobel Warming Edition
In this week’s episode, Kentucky vies for that “Toddlers and Tiaras”, “Say Yes to the Dress” crossover we’ve all been waiting for, Roy Moore tries to crowdsource money to silence a victim at GoFundMeToo, and we learn that the Vatican has more gay dudes than Eli’s browser history.
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Guest Links:To sign the petition to not give Billy Graham a holiday, click here: https://www.change.org/p/donald-trump-billy-graham-counter-petition-no-holiday?recruiter=400389616&utmFor more about the American Atheist convention in Oklahoma City, click here: https://www.atheists.org/convention2018/
Headlines:Thousands sign Petition for Billy Graham holiday: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article203498759.htmlKentucky bill to outlaw child marriage gets stalled by Christian Right group: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/03/ky-bill-to-outlaw-child-marriage-stalled-after-conservative-groups-opposition/Roy Moore begs for money to pay for his legal defense in child molestation case: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/03/roy-moore-says-hes-broke-pleads-for-money-to-fight-lawsuit-from-alleged-victim/Male escort exposes 35 priests:http://www.newsweek.com/male-escort-exposes-36-gay-priests-file-sent-vatican-containing-explicit-829968Kansas passes anti-trans resolution that was "motivated by love": http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/05/kansas-republicans-pass-anti-transgender-resolution-motivated-by-love/Vatican blames rise of exorcism requests on fortune tellers: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/02/26/vatican-blames-fortune-tellers-for-300-increase-in-exorcism-demands-in-italy/US Congressman says gun-owning Jewish people would've stopped the Holocaust: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/04/gop-congressman-jews-couldve-survived-the-holocaust-if-they-had-guns/
This Week in Misogyny:Vatican magazine admits they treat nuns like crap http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/03/04/vatican-magazine-exposes-economic-and-social-inequality-facing-nuns/Mississippi senate passes 15 week abortion ban: http://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/mississippi-senate-passes-15-week-abortion-ban-designed-to-launch-roe-challenge/


